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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.24, 543.96 and 263.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.24, 543.96 and 263.32 is: 363.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.24 : 543.96 = 263.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.24/543.96 = 263.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.24x = 543.96 × 263.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.24x = 143,235.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,235.55/394.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.32

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